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ABOUT MMRDA

Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) was set up on the 26th day of January, 1975 under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development. Authority Act 1974, Government of Maharashtra as an apex body for planning and co-ordination of development activities in the Region.

The goal of achieving a balanced development of the Region is attempted by the MMRDA through the following strategies :

In order to implement these strategies, the MMRDA prepares plans, formulates policies and programmes and helps in directing investments in the Region. In particular, it conceives, promotes and monitors the key projects for developing new growth centers and bring about improvement in sectors like transport, housing, water supply and environment in the Region. Moreover, if a project is of particular significance, the MMRDA takes up the responsibility for its implementation.

The following table provides the list of Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils, within MMR, along with their population and area during the year 2001.